Are you looking for the perfect dish for that Summer picnic? Well, my easy Summer Caprese Salad might just be what you are looking for!
The other night Hubby and I were discussing how crazy life has gotten. As you all know, my brother moved in with us last year to attend college here in San Antonio so we officially have a house full of eight people and a dog. Add on school, work, soccer, swim, and cheerleading and life can get ahead of us. Now, … [Read more...]

Has this ever happened to you? You are just getting ready for bed and someone kindly reminds you that you are supposed to bring some sort of salad to your event the next day? Ugh, talk about timing, right??? HA! My biggest issue is that our fridge literally sucks and tends to freeze all my veggies so I don't store too many, at least, not enough to make a fresh salad at the last minute. Since I am a Red Gold Tomatoes Ambassador, I always have cans … [Read more...]

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When my Mother-in-Law moved in with us one of the first things she said we needed was a KitchenAid Mixer. She had one back in Maryland, but had thought I had one, so she left hers with her daughter. For years she would help in the kitchen and under her breath I would hear her say, "this … [Read more...]

Not only did both of my parents pass from heart-related complications, both my in-laws struggle with heart issues, as well, which means that I have to think about everything I put on the table. I mean, I do my part to exercise regularly and I push Hubby and the kids to do it, as well, but making sure our meals are heart-healthy is super-important to me. That is why to celebrate American Heart Month, I was excited to try a buttery spread taste … [Read more...]

Valentine's is a day to celebrate love and what better way to do so than with this recipe for White Chocolate Candy Hearts!
Ingredients-
1/2 bag Wilton bright white candy melts
Valentine's M&M's
1 Teaspoon almond extract
Directions-
1. In a microwave safe bowl, melt your candy melts on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted
2. Now mix in your Almond extract
3. Place your M&M's in the bottom of … [Read more...]

Wow, I can't believe that the big Game Day is upon us... If you are anything like me, then you are probably working overtime to gather all the recipes you need to get started on. I mean, whether you are hosting or going out, a crockpot can come in very handy... That is why I love this list of 23 Crock Pot Game Day Recipes!
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23 Crock Pot Game Day Recipes for hearty appetites
1. A Bird and a … [Read more...]

*Disclosure - This is a sponsored post though it does not change the fact that all views and opinions are honest and our own. I also have permission to share this recipe and photo from About A Mom.
I have a huge sweet tooth, I mean huge. I try to limit my sweets intake and only indulge in things that are really worth the extra calories, ha! One such recipe from my Blogging friend at About a Mom has such a recipe for Triple Chocolate Cake Mix … [Read more...]

*Disclosure - This recipe for my Kickin' Ham & Cheese Pinwheels is sponsored by...
The thing about the holiday season for me is time; I feel like I never have enough of it. I run around all day and by the time I know it, I am rushing to make something to bring to a holiday gathering or getting ready to host friends or family at the house. This is why I love fast-and-quick appetizers like my Kickin' Ham & Cheese Pinwheels. To make … [Read more...]

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